…durable and weather resistant in all climates with projects known to last in excess of 30 years. Teflon® is a registered trademark of E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and…
…is subject to the live loads (snow and wind). For the elongated walkway canopy built on San Juan’s Pier III in 2006, tie-down cables were required to reduce flutter in…
…and aesthetically pleasing place for passengers. Often, older airports require renovations to keep their facilities up-to-date and increase customer satisfaction. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) kicked off a major…
…last five years and is even required in numerous states in order to comply with energy codes. Until lately, however, it has been feasible for only those offering more traditional…
…to utilize cables and components of architectural membrane to enhance the outdoor experience for patrons,” said Douglas Radcliffe, Business Development Manager, Birdair North America. “We were able to achieve the…
A Contest of Wills: The Georgia Dome’s Fabric Membrane Roof vs. 100-mph Tornado Winds Another Birdair Structure Sustains Only Minor Damage from Brutal Weather Published: April 17, 2008 As the…
…sunlight irradiates the membrane, the stains from organic matter, such as dirt, decompose and are washed away with the rain. Required cleaning and maintenance of the product are minimal thanks…
…that the original roof that Birdair installed has lasted as long as it has is a major reason that Radford University decided to award the project to Birdair a second…
…supported by a cable net. Lastly, another portion located on the lower edges near the compression ring will incorporate Birdair’s Tensotherm system in order to provide thermal performance. The installation…
Birdair, Inc Unveils New Booth Design, TensothermTM Product at AIA Expo 2008 Published: May 27, 2008 Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures…
…Otto was an architect, visionary, utopian, ecologist, pioneer of lightweight materials, protector of natural resources and a generous collaborator with architects, engineers, and biologists. He passed away at the age…
Birdair, Inc. Teams Up with Middle Eastern Subsidiary to Construct Cricket Stadium On Budget and On Time New Dubai Stadium Features World’s First TiO2-Coated PTFE Roof Published: July 03, 2008…