What is stretch canvas/ stretch film and stretch canvas/ stretch film structure?
Tensile Membrane Structure (also known by its technical name Tensile Membrane Structure) is a type of roof covering for outdoor or interior spaces, using a tensile plastic tarpaulin and stretched over a lightweight frame. Depending on the desired properties and aesthetics, the tensioned fabric can be curved or flat to withstand wind and storms.
Frames can be made of steel, aluminum, wood or composite materials and can come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
The stretch canvas and frame combine to create a tension structure that can withstand various loads and environmental conditions.
What material is the stretch canvas canopy made from?
Current stretch canvas roofing materials are often made from high-quality materials that are friendly to humans and the environment. The purpose is to create a roofing product that both meets all functions and is safe during use.
Tarpaulins can be made from many different materials, such as HDPE, PVC/PVDF, PTFE or ETFE film sheets.
1/ Mesh canvas:
It is a mesh type PES/PVC plastic core tarpaulin that is widely used to make outdoor roofing. Mesh awnings are durable, lightweight, resistant to weather, UV rays, chemicals and corrosion.
Mesh roofs have the advantage of being environmentally friendly, have a long lifespan and can withstand harsh weather conditions. Often used as shade for entertainment areas, schools, swimming pools, etc. or as ventilation facades for buildings.
2/ PVDF canvas:
It is a lightweight material with high-strength polyester fibers coated with PVDF on the surface to prevent dust and mold, often used to protect against sun and rain, increasing the aesthetics of outdoor roofing projects.
PVDF canvas is currently the material that customers prioritize to use to make tensioned canvas roofs because of its reasonable investment price, many colors, light weight, high flexibility, and outstanding durability.
3/ PTFE tarpaulin:
This is a type of object with PTFE-coated glass fibers on the surface that has a long life of over 40 years, has high strength, high temperature resistance and is fireproof for a long time. This is the perfect material for large projects such as applications for public buildings such as stations, hospitals, stadiums, or industrial partitions.
4/ ETFE film:
It is a bioplastic film (different from the three fiber-based materials), with the following characteristics: thin, light, durable, and is a material that can replace glass in the future because it can maintain transparency for a long time. . Often used for projects that span large spans, need lighting effects and create accents. Suitable for one layer, two layers, three layers or air cushions. ETFE roof structure will help save a lot on steel frame size and foundation area.
What are the benefits of stretch fabric and stretch canvas structures?
Stretch canvas structures have many advantages compared to traditional roofs, such as:
1/ Light and easy to install
Unlike traditional canopies that require heavy materials and complicated construction processes, stretch canvas structures can be quickly processed and assembled in a short time. It can also be easily dismantled and relocated if needed.
2/ Durable and low maintenance
The stretch canvas structure can resist UV rays, wind, rain, snow, hail, fire and corrosion. Stretch canvas can clean itself by washing away dirt. The structure does not require painting or coating, requiring only periodic inspection and cleaning.
3/ Energy saving and environmentally friendly
The stretch canvas structure helps reduce the temperature of the space below by reflecting or transmitting sunlight. It can also create natural ventilation and air circulation by allowing air to pass through the stretch canvas.
4/ High flexibility and customization
The stretch canvas structure can be adapted to any shape, size or can be integrated with other elements such as lighting, solar panels, sensors or speakers. Structures can also create unique visual effects by changing color or pattern according to the time of day or the purpose of the event.
5/ Increase project aesthetics
Stretch canvas structures can create a modern and elegant look for outdoor spaces. They come in a variety of colors, textures and patterns to suit personal taste and style. They also create soft and natural lighting that enhances the ambience of outdoor areas in a way that other traditional roof types cannot.
Where can you find a unit that designs and constructs stretch canvas roofs?
If you are interested in owning a load-bearing stretch canvas structure for your outdoor space, in every aspect of the project, from concept to completion, please contact Flexiiform - a leading unit specializing in design, manufacture, install and maintain tensile fabric and tarpaulin structures suitable for various applications.
Flexiiform products can enhance the appearance and value of your outdoor space by creating an attractive and unique focal point.
Some pictures of actual construction of stretch canvas roofs
1/ ROOF COVERING THE WELCOME GATE OF THE LOTUS FLOWER
2/ TRUONG PHAP GARAGE COVER
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