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Reducing your Energy Footprint with a Fabric Building

Reducing your Energy Footprint with a Fabric Building

When it comes to saving money, one of the most effective ways to do so is to cut back on how much energy you use in your everyday life. Though we all need electricity, that doesn’t mean that you can’t use less of it and save money at the same time! With fabric buildings, you can often see some big improvements with relatively little effort!

What is a Efficient Fabric Building?


A Efficient Fabric Building is a type of pre-engineered building that is made from fabric. These buildings are typically used as warehouses, distribution centers, data centers, manufacturing plants, and storage facilities. They are also becoming popular for use as schools, offices, retail stores, even homes.

What are the benefits of fabric buildings?

One of the most important benefits of fabric buildings is that they are extremely energy efficient. The reflective nature of the fabric helps to keep the inside temperature regulated, which means that you won’t have to use as much energy to heat or cool the building. This can save you a significant amount of money on your energy bills each month. Additionally, fabric buildings are very durable and can withstand high winds and heavy snow loads. Ours are also fire resistant, which is an important safety consideration for any business or person. 

How Does it Work?

A fabric building is a type of structure that uses a steel frame and is covered with a fabric outer shell. The fabric can be made from a variety of materials, but we like to stick to our proven blend that produces the industry leading Big Top results our clients look for. The advantage of using a fabric building is that it is more energy efficient than traditional buildings, saves costs, setup time in much faster then the traditional build, and they are easy to relocate. 

Fabric vs. Traditional

When it comes to energy efficiency, fabric buildings have several advantages over traditional buildings. For one, they’re better at regulating temperature, which can save on energy costs. They’re also made with lighter materials, which makes them easier to construct and requires less energy to maintain. They are made in such a way that they can be moved if needed, and are cheaper top maintain. Overall, fabric buildings are a more sustainable option that can help reduce your carbon footprint, as well as save you money. It’s a win win! 

Financing Available

Big Top Shelters makes it easy to get the fabric structure you need for your project. We offer a wide range of payment options, including up to 100 percent financing through our commercial lending partners.
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