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FABRIC STRUCTURES
Installations Worldwide • Shelters at a fraction of normal cost & construction time!
www.BigTopShelters.com
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Trusted for over 25 yearsby governments, companies,
military and individualsthroughout the world!
FABRIC STRUCTURES
Time-Proven Fabric Shelter Solutions!
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Design, Sales, Manufacturing, and Service in One Facility
State-of-the-Art 65,000 SF Manufacturing Facility
Service Representatives Travel Worldwide
Precise CNC/Robotic Fabrication and Welding Equipment
Highest Quality Materials Available
Vendor Relationships That Span Decades
Quality Control and Assurance Guarantees100% Satisfaction
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“We are 100%committed tosolving yourshelter needs ina highly costeffective andprompt fashion.We have atrusted traditionto uphold.”
— CEO Frank Merschman
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Discover Big Top’s Shelter Solutions For You!
4MilitaryFlightline SunshadesMaintenance Shelters . . . . . . .
6Military Storage . . . . . . . . . .
7Long TermStorage Facilities . . . . . . . . .
8Mobile Shelters& Crane LiftApplications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Rail Mount& Jack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . .
10Marine RefitEnclosures . . . . . . . . . . . .
11MarineDry Dock &Graving Dock Covers . . .
12Shipyard, BargeContainer & CargoEnclosures . . . . . . . . . . . .
14WarehousingApplications . . . . . . . . . . .
15InspectionShelters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16Environmental &RemediationEnclosures . . . . . . . . . . . .
17OtherApplications . . . . . . . . . . .
18OptionalAccessories . . . . . . . . . . .
20MountingSurfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . .
22Door Options . . . . . . . . .
22Fabric Options . . . . . . . .
23Request ForQuote Form . . . . . . . . . .
23Big TopSupport . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FABRIC STRUCTURES
• Custom designed to Meet Your Needs• Fractional Cost of Traditional Construction• Small Fraction of the Time to Complete the Project• Modular Design with Interchangeable Components• Worldwide Service and Unmatched Installation Support• On-site Surveys and Design Consulting Available• Easily Assembled with Unskilled Laborers (up to 2,000
sq.ft./day)• Toll Free Technical Assistance Available in the USA• All Components Are Fabricated in the U.S.A.
• 100% Relocatable/Deployable• Little to No Foundation Required• Optional Environmental Control Packages• Raised Seal Engineering Drawings Available• Up To a 7% Grade Slope Differential• Maintenance-Free• Long Term Durability - Warranties in Excess of 20 Years• Lease/Purchase Options Available• Industry Leader Since 1979• Large, Cost-Efficient Door Systems
Big Top Shelter Advantages
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Key Considerations:The military has chosen and used Big Topshelters worldwide in all types of weather
and for many different purposes. Fabric sheltersare commonly used for storage of equipment,personnel, vehicles and other items. Speed ofdelivery is key to transporting our sheltersworldwide in standard 20/40 foot containers inan economical fashion. Additionally, our shelterscan be packaged for rapid air deployment.
Custom or standard shelters can bepurchased on Government Credit Cards or fromour GSA contract. Call today for a pricing pack.
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Visit www.bigtopshelters.comto view our online pricing and
ordering information.
Military Flightline Sunshades and
USMC Mountain Warefare Training Corp
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50-90 Degree TemperatureReduction on Equipment/Personnel
Structures for use on any Flightline
Protects Personnel and Equipmentfrom Harmful UV, Ice, Moisture, Hail,and Sand
Used by the Air Force, Navy, MarineCorp, Army, Coast Guard,Department of Homeland Security,and United Nations Royal Air Force
Standard models for F-15, F-16, F-18and F-22, F/A-18, F/A-22, and JSFAircraft
Additional Lighting for NightOperations
Experienced Flightline InstallationCrews
Lightning Prevention SystemsAvailable
Deployable to Remote LocationsWorldwide
Fixed or Rotor Wing Aircraft
Easily Purchased onGSA# GS-07F-9604G
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Maintenance Shelters“Reduces pilot’s exposure
to environmentalstresses before flying.”
USAF Eglin
F-15 Aircraft Shelter
USMC Yuma
Northrop Grumman -Global Hawk Shelter
Inside View
Northrop Grumman -Global Hawk Shelter
70’ x 70’ x 30’
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Over the years in serving the variousbranches of the military, Big Top Shelters
has discovered that the needs in the United Statesmilitary constantly change, requiringdependable temporary storage in double time…and at a fraction of the cost of traditionalconstruction. For a quarter of a century, Big Tophas answered the call.
The usage and contents of the sheltersvary for each situation. Therefore, a full line ofoptions can be mandated and met on eachproject. Lighting, temperature, sizes,environmental control, door configurations, andlimited site prep all add up to bringing you theversatility required. Don’t forget that thesestructures are relocatable, and able to meet themost demanding time constraints for installation.They also do not count against the base squarefootage.
Vehicles, aircraft, personnel, munitions orany highly sensitive contents, have been storedin shelters fabricated by Big Top around theworld for the US military.
Military Storage Shelters
Dehumidified and/orTemperature ControlledEnvironment
Optional Insulation to R-12
Lighting and Electrical SystemsAre Available
Can Be Relocated Quickly
Modular - Extensions AreAvailable To Add Length
Most Sizes Do Not Require AConcrete Foundation
Very Little Site Preparation
Custom Doors From 12 FeetWide to 120 Feet Wide
Lightning Prevention &Grounding Systems Available
Ventilation Systems
Does Not Count Against BaseSquare Footage
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DOD Albany Bogota Columbia
Puerto Rico Air National Guard US Fort Knox
150 ft wide x 100 ft long x 40 ft tall
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Long Term Storage Facilities
Although most usages of Big Top
Shelters call for temporary duty to meet an
immediate need, these durable facilities
can function as long-term storage or
maintenance facilities also! High quality
materials coupled with rugged construction
enable these structures to last and last.
USAF MacDill AID Agencies in Afghanistan
US Naval Academy US Navy Port Hueneme
Lockheed Martin
PACTEC/Afghanistan
Fairmont State College
USCG/Bahamas
Ohio Air National Guard
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Big Top can easily assemble and relocate ourstructures into the most unique locations. Once your
new shelter is assembled, it can be relocated by craneor moved on wheels.
You can generally figure that our structures can beassembled at the rate of 2,000 square feet per day (as ina 40’x50’ shelter). A crew of six unskilled people canassemble the shelter in a day’s time, while a skilled crewwill cut the time to about five hours.
Crane Liftable shelters enable us to install thestructure in an adjacent area and lift it to its final positionsimply and quickly. This option is ideal for areas thatare difficult to access, or difficult for construction. Wecan add a crane lifting package to most of our structures.
Relocation via wheels allows your new structureapplication options that can not even be imagined withconventional construction methodology. We can designour structures to move by way of ASCE Crane Rail,inverted C-Channel, or Jack Mounts.
Generally speaking, the inverted C-Channel is themost economical method for moving shelters. Thechannel controls the direction of travel; however, thisoption requires a clean operating environment. ASCE
Solutions For Unique AndRestricted Areas.
Build on Dry Land and Move toShips or Barges
A Single Shelter Can Move toServe Multiple Projects
Rail Mounting/Telescoping CanHelp in Conserving Space
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crane rail is the suggested method to guide our shelters.Rail mounted shelter systems can even be stored bystacking the smaller sections inside larger ones toconserve space. HD Wheel/Jack Assembly with a custom-fabricated mounting plate is another method of movingour shelters. The HD series includes a worm gear jackassembly where the system is welded to a swivel, orpneumatic caster, whereby only a few people can roll alarge shelter wherever they need to move it.
Mobile Shelters - Crane LiftCrane Lifting/Ethyl Corporation Crane Lifting/Constructors
Alberici
Riggs Distler
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Rail Mount & Jack MountingWheel/Rail Assembly
Rail Keepers
Wheel Clamp
Rail End Stop
Telescoping Shelters
Virginia ApproachRail Mounted
Potomac
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Marine Refit Enclosures
The marine industry worldwide has turned to Big Top’sdurable structures for a quarter of a century, due to
their ability to hold up and thrive in harsh marineenvironments. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you indetermining the most efficient and suitable enclosure foryour needs. Whether you need refit enclosures or paintsheds, these proven Big Top structures are depended uponthroughout the world. Three categories usually make upthe bulk of marine refit structures.
Fixed Shelter/ Mobile Vessel:This category uses some of our largest structures
for permanent installations. We manufacture sizes toaccommodate the largest mega yachts and work boats.These structures normally include a solid rear wall and alarge access door in the front. Exterior membranes typicallyuse 25 oz. translucent white vinyl, which creates a warmglow during daylight hours, and minimizes the need foradditional lighting.
Fixed Vessel/ Mobile Shelter:Once the vessel is placed in its location, the shelter
is then moved into place via crane and/or wheels to encloseit. Once these structures are placed, they are temporarilyor permanently anchored to dirt, asphalt, or concretefoundations. When the job is complete the shelter can berelocated if need be. These structures typically cover boatsfrom 30-80 feet, with enclosures 30-40 feet wide and 30-40
feet tall. Big Top’s size and type of structure offers the mostversatility on the market.
Fixed Vessel/ Fixed Shelter:Many marine yards use our structures for a
temporary solution. In cases where a vessel will not fit inyour current facility, what do you do? Simply place theboat in its location and erect our Big Top shelter over it!When you are finished with the vessel, disassemble andstore the shelter, or sell it.
Fast Lead Time and QuickInstallation
Modular-Can Be Fully Relocated
No Foundation Required In MostInstallations
Climate and Environmental ControlAvailable
The Best Working Light In AnyStructure
Custom Designs-Any Width,Length or Height
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DN Kelley
SBK Marine
Miami Yacht & Engine Works
SBK Marine
Clark’s Landing
Matson (China)
Pipe Welders
Port St. Joe Marina
Crockett Brothers
Florida Marine
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Dry-Dock and Graving Dock CoversThe Largest Covered Dry-docks In The Mediterranean
Stacks into 30% ofLength
Mesh Ends Allowfor Ventilation
Partitions Availableto SeparateProjects
Quick installationreduces down-time
The best workingenvironment forrefinishing
Sliding roof allowsfor Crane access
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Cammell Laird
Gibraltar
Malta Drydocks
Cammell LairdMalta Drydocks
Malta Drydocks
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Shipyard Support SheltersHawaiian Tug & Barge
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems NAVSEA
Lauderdale Marine Center
Jeff Boat
D.N. Kelley
Easy As 1, 2, 3 & Up, Up, and Over!Easy As 1, 2, 3 & Up, Up, and Over!
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Grit Blast ResistantMaterials with TestData
Weld Splatter/Flame Resistant
Lightweightstructures ForEasy Movement
Crane Lift-WheelMountable
Rail Mountingsystems available
Turn KeyInstallationAvailable
Barge/Ship Container and Cargo Enclosures
Rolly Marine
Alberici
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Warehousing: Temporary or Permanent
Big Top can answer the need nowand deliver a solution fast! Ask
about our inventory and used sheltersif you need a building quick. We willaccommodate your schedule for anytemporary or permanent ware-housing.
Bulk storage shelters areavailable in custom sizes for anyapplication. Applications haveincluded basic warehouses forproducts, post offices, wine barrelstorage, recycling and packingfacilities, and the list goes on.
New or Used Inventory Available
Fast Delivery and Installation ForImmediate Needs
Highly Versatile Usages, Day or Night
Environmental Extremes Are No Problem
Fast Protection For Your Valuable Assets
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Need StorageSpace Now?
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Choose From Either Style
Quonset Style Shelters:Standard Widths Available
Benefits:• Economical• Heavy Wind And Snow Loads• Increased Center Height
Standard Style Shelters:Partial List Of Standard Widths Available
Benefits:• Additional Side Clearance• More Widths To Choose From• Additional Heights Available In One Foot Increments
Inspection Shelters
US Army Fort Bliss
US Army Fort Huachuca
Key Considerations:
24 hour per day InspectionEnvironmentRain and Lightning ProtectionSide panels for wind protectionExposure PreventionElectric Lighting Packages to exceedthe minimum standardsTurn Key assembly during off peakhoursMinimal Site preparationAble to be RelocatedStandard One, two and three lanemodels on GSA
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US Army West Point Millitary Academy
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Environmental andRemediation Enclosures
Environmental containment shelters are designed toprotect their contents from exposure to the outside
environment. These buildings create a stableenvironment to maintain constant temperature, moisturelevels and ventilation patterns. Our structures can beengineered to perform to your specific requirements.Critical issues involving electrical, lighting, HVAC, anddehumidification components are all part of the solutionsthat we can handle for you on your containment andstorage needs.
Astra / Zeneca
JE Remediation Services
Stauffer Management
133 x 160 x 40
MHF Logistics
Laguna Construction
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Other ApplicationsGeneral Aviation Storage
RV and Boat Storage Facilities
Covered Pavilions for Special Events
Temporary Fire Stations
Golf Course Range Driving Covers
Game-Day Hospitality Tents
Themepark Tents and Pavilions
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Optional Accessories
Big Top does not buy into the philosophy that “one size fitsall.” We realize that your project needs may be different
from others, and customized specifications may be crucial toyour structure’s performance. That’s why our team makes surewe understand exactly what you are trying to accomplish withyour shelter, and then we set out to guarantee that it happens.
Not only do Big Top’s structures save you a wheelbarrowof money and construction time, but we make sure you don’thave to compromise on critical building and equipment needsthat your project mandates. A partial list of the many optionswe can supply to your next structure are: ventilation systems,infra-red heaters, air chillers or A/C systems, dehumidificationsystems, higher levels of building insulation, and custom airscrubbing and collection systems to name a few of the options.
Metal Down Draft Chute
Insulation
Dehumidifier
Marine Paint Booth
Air Conditioning
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Key Considerations:
Dehumidification Systems
Air Chillers or Systems
Infra-Red Heaters
Ventilation Systems
Custom Air Scrubbing AndCollection Systems Are Available
Insulation
Portable Flooring
Electrical Needs Are EasilyHandled
Lightning Protection
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Fabric Down Draft Chute
Exhaust Fans
Pipe & Ventilation Systems
Air Chillers
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Air Scrubbing Unit
Portable Flooring
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Mounting Surfaces: Any Surface You Can Imagine
Time consuming and expensive, concrete foundationsare known as the bedrock of construction. Yet Big
Top’s shelters have been engineered to be mounted toalmost any surface you can imagine, to hit your needsin the optimum way.
Anchoring attachments for each surface chosen willbe prepared for the structure you require. Certainbuilding codes contain specifications for anchoring thestructure you need. Our specially-designed and provenanchors can be mounted on the following surfaces:
Dirt. Many of our structures are installed in vacantlots with little to no site preparation. Our structuresconform to the topography up to 7% grade slopedifferential. We fabricate structures with continuous basebeams that support the main arches. This base distributesthe building load over a greater area than merely a smallbase plate. Earth anchors are included.
Asphalt. The same principle applies as noted onthe dirt installation. Our continuous base beamfabrication distributes the load evenly. Then an anchorreceiving plate is welded to the base beam. Spiralanchors are inserted through the receiving plate and intothe ground.
Concrete. Our structures use wedge, epoxy, chem.-
stud, and j-bolt anchors to secure to the foundation orconcrete slab. We supply the reaction forces that thestructure generates at the base to determine the quantityand size of the anchors.
Wood Pilings. Many of our structures are installedover water on wood pilings. We custom design andfabricate a continuous base rail to support the structuredepending on the spacing of the pile supports.
Metal Beams. Metal beams are similar to a concretefoundation; however, instead of bolting to the foundation,it is generally easier to weld the anchoring plates to theexisting metal beams.
Shipping Containers. ISO containers are an easy,cost effective approach to adding height to a structure.We have installed many different size structures on seashipping containers. Attachment varies based on theapplication but generally involve welding or bolting theframe to the edge of the container.
Ballast Blocks. In certain situations, anchoring tothe ground is not practical or desired by our customers.We can specify temporary ballast to resist the forcesgenerated by the structure. These blocks can anchor ourlargest span structures easily.
40 Ft. ISO Containers
Steel Pilings
Asphalt Pavement
Barge Mount
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Soil Installation - Simply LevelCompacted Site
Asphalt Parking Lot - OurAnchors Penetrate The Asphalt
Steel Decking - Standard ISOContainers
Piling - Concrete, Steel, or Wood
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Intrepid Museum
US Navy, China Lake
Liotta Brothers
Lameque (Canada), Plastics Storage Facility
Excel Recycling
Hugo Neu Schnitzer East
Liotta Brothers
Hawaiian Tug & Barge
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Door Options
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Designed For Wind Loads Up To130 mph
Designed For Snow Loads Up To40 lbs per Square Foot
Frames Comply With Zone 4Earthquake Specifications
55,000 PSI Galvanized SteelTubing
Galvanized Steel Flo-CoatProcess Provides a Triple Layerof Corrosion Prevention
Tubing Wall Thickness RangeFrom 11 to 17 Gauge
Cadmium Plated Assembly Boltsor Galvanized Grade 5, A-325, orA-307
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Frame Specs
Our galvanized steel frame resists corrosion andprovides years of maintenance-free life, with
normally 20-40 years usability. Our structures areengineered to meet the most demanding building codes.
Fabric Options
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Nova-Shield Flame RetardantWoven Polyolefin Fabric.FRU 88X has been developed recently for the outdoorstructure market. This durable material is exceptionallylightweight at 12.1 ounces per yard. This means it is veryeasily assembled and dissassembled. This material has3 year pro-rated warranty and a 3-5 year expected life.This material is available in translucent white only.
18 oz. PVCWe have been fabricating with this material for over 20years. Some of these covers are still in place on structuresthroughout the world. We can fabricate these covers in amultitude of patterns to create visually pleasing systems.This material is in inventory in translucent white, opaquewhite, opaque green, and opaque tan.
25 oz. PVCThis material is an upgrade to the 18oz. PVC. Our 25oz.material is the material of choice where durability is themain priority. This material comes standard with a PVDFtop coat which blocks plasticizer migration. Plasticizermigration is the technical name for vinyl forming a chalkylayer on the surface. This top coat not only prolongs lifebut keeps the material cleaner longer.
28 oz. PVC28oz. PVC is the ultimate structure material. Thebackbone of this material is the polyester fiber that givesthe material 700 lbs/inch tear strength. Out 28oz. PVC ispurchased with a two part acrylic/urethane top coat. Thistwo part system improves weathering, abrasionresistance, and minimizes plasticizer migration. This isthe choice for consumers who demand the highestperformance characteristics from their equipment. Thisis the standard material on our 150ft. wide span.
Roll Up Window / Freezer Doors
Glass Doors
Aluminum Doors Wide Doors
End Panel Large Door Winch Operated Door
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Request For Quote
Installation SupportIf you choose, we can supply an on-site service technician to assist with the construction of your Big Top
structure. Our technician will be experienced and proficient in all aspects of the construction of the suppliedshelter. Our customers often find that they save the cost of the technical representative in labor and equipmentcosts alone. In addition, you receive the highest quality product available.
On-Site Installation ServiceIf you choose, we can supply an on-site installation crew to construct your Big Top structure. Our crew is
experienced in all aspects of construction of the supplied shelter. Our customers who contract for this service willbe completely satisfied with our no-hassle approach to construction. Our crew consists of a non-union work force.
Site Survey and ConsultingThe Big Top team representatives can usually create a solution for you by asking questions and looking at
site pictures, maps or drawings. However, occasionally the site has complex details that require a site visit. We cansend an individual or team to your site and evaluate the feasibility of construction, and the fit for the purpose.
We can also give presentations to key personnel in your organization on the benefit of choosing a Big Topshelter. Quite often people have a hard time conceptualizing our product. Our sales and design technicians canbring the concept to a reality in a short amount of time. While on site, we can verify the dimensions of the area andthe items that you wish to cover. You know the old saying “measure twice and cut once.”
Worldwide Installations
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___ Exhaust fans ___ Metal entry doors ___ Crane liftability
Please make a copy of this page and fill out the following, so we can give you a custom quote onyour storage solution with Big Top Shelters. Then fax a copy of this page to 850-584-7713, or youcan complete this form online at www.bigtopshelters.com. (*Indicates required fields)
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FABRIC STRUCTURES
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